QUERCUS OINTMENT, 30 g

Instructions for use QUERCUS SALBE

Quercus ointment is an anthroposophical medicine intended for use in hemorrhoids and chronic inflammatory skin diseases.It is used according to the anthroposophical knowledge of humanity and nature to stimulate the constructive and structuring forces in deforming chronic inflammatory changes in the mucous membrane, skin and subcutaneous tissue.This includes in particular congestion symptoms such as hemorrhoids, diseases associated with varicose veins and stasis eczema.

No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The active ingredients in Quercus ointment are Borago officinalis e foliis ferm 34b Ø, Hamamelis virginiana e foliis ferm 33d Ø and Quercus robur/petraea e cortice, Decoctum Ø.The other ingredients include refined peanut oil, white petroleum jelly and wool wax.

Contraindications

Quercus ointment must not be used if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to any of the active ingredients, peanut oil, soy or any of the other ingredients.

Dosage and method of administration

Unless otherwise prescribed, the ointment should be applied 1 to 3 times a day to adults and children aged 12 and over or used as an ointment bandage.

Duration of application

Treatment of an acute illness should be completed after 2 weeks.If there is no improvement within 2-5 days, see a doctor.The duration of treatment for chronic illnesses should be discussed with a doctor.

Side effects

Peanut oil can rarely cause severe allergic reactions.If you are hypersensitive to components of Quercus ointment, especially wool wax alcohols, allergic reactions may occur.If skin redness occurs, possibly associated with itching, the use of Quercus ointment should be stopped and a doctor consulted if necessary.

Precautions for use and warnings

It may only be used on intact skin or in the case of weeping rashes.In the case of “open legs” and “bed sores due to being confined to bed”, it is important to ensure that the outer skin is still closed.There is no adequately documented experience with use in children under 12 years of age, so the ointment should not be used in this age group.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Like all medicines, Quercus ointment should only be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding after consulting a doctor.Wool wax can cause localized skin irritation.When treating hemorrhoids with Quercus ointment, the additive petroleum jelly can lead to a reduction in tear resistance and thus an impairment of the safety of the condoms when condoms are used at the same time.

Interactions with other agents

There are no known interactions with other products.

Composition

10 g of Quercus ointment contains: Borago officinalis e foliis ferm 34b Ø 0.05 g, Hamamelis virginiana e foliis ferm 33d Ø 0.05 g, Quercus robur/petraea e cortice, Decoctum Ø 2.00 g.Other ingredients include refined peanut oil, white petroleum jelly and wool wax.

Storage and shelf life

Do not use the medicine after the expiry date stated on the container and the outer packaging.Do not store/keep above 30 °C!Shelf life of 4 months after opening.